New CCX Owner

kbutler971 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 06:06 AM

Hi Guys:

Many thanks for the nice words. I did get the car out on the road last evening after more battery troubles (dead 24hs after replacing....obvious short.....and certainly not advertised with the car). It's dawning on me I purchased a fixer-upper. I didn't expect perfeection but not to this extent right out of the chute.

Well, I'm impressed, although it will take some getting used to after 2+ years with a tricked out '02 Audi TT ALMS. Overall, pretty solid, but I think the brakes are the most immediate challenge, sure need alot of pressure to stop. Next is the electrical short. Quick troubleshooting points to the hot lead from the starter solenoid on the firewall into the interior of the car underdash. From here it's lifting leads to find the problem. We'll see more tonite, but at least the battery is disconnected for new to avoid more trouble.

Third are the tires. They sure seemed oversize, and had a pretty good rub on the left front upon turning. Will sure look to get these bask to somewhere around stock real soon. The wheels are (I'm told by the previous owner with diminishing credibility) Compomotive 15" bolt on which appear copies of the 289 Daytona Coupe design. Real neat look.

Once I get these drivability issues sorted out it should be alot of fun (maybe the fun is in the challenge :-)). I'll post some more photos here soon.

Again, many thanks to all for the notes. I'm sure I'll have alot of questions but that comes later.

Kirk

kbutler971 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 06:09 AM

Hi Dave:

Sorry for omitting your answer. I was told this was an electric fuel pump since disconnected. Don't know if it works or not (sure looks trick :-)), but the previous owner said it wasn't necessary. Haven't traced out the line yet but it appears bypassed. Another investigation waiting to happen :-).

Kirk

kbutler971 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2008, 06:15 AM

Hi Mickmate:

I've noticed this license plate arrangement on other CCX cars. Seems to work fine but the chafing on the lower attach points has done a number on the chrome finish. Not a problem until changing the license plate attachment point to more OEM on the trunk lid.

Question: I've seen somewhere something on trunk lids for sourcing the lift holdup mechanism on CCX cars. Anyone with a lead on this would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Kirk